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Senior Manager - Structured Real Estate & Infrastructure Finance x4
Posted Today by Public Sector Resourcing
Description & RequirementsSenior Manager - Structured Real Estate & Infrastructure Finance x4Homes England | Nat...
- Rate £79,464 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Leeds
Project Manager - Agile - Financial Crime - Banking
Posted 1 day ago by Rothstein Recruitment Ltd
Project Manager - Agile - Financial Crime - BankingExcellent opportunity opens for an experienced Project Manager to joi...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location London, UK
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Interim Finance Transformation Manager - UK
Posted 3 days ago by CMA Recruitment Group
The RoleThis is a highly visible interim appointment requiring an experienced finance professional with a proven track r...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Boscombe, Dorset
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About Our Finance Manager Contract Roles
What does a finance manager contractor do?
Finance Manager contractors are engaged to manage and oversee core finance operations within an organisation, providing leadership of the day-to-day finance function including month-end close, management reporting, statutory compliance, team management, and the financial controls that ensure the accuracy and integrity of the accounts. The role bridges the operational accounting work of the finance team and the commercial and strategic dimensions of the broader finance function, with Finance Managers typically reporting to a Finance Director, CFO, or equivalent and managing a team of accountants and finance assistants. Contractors are brought in to cover a vacancy, support a finance team through a period of significant change, or provide interim management capacity during a restructuring.
The core competencies for Finance Manager contracting include combine technical accounting competence with team leadership and stakeholder management capability. A professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA is a common requirement across most Finance Manager contract roles, alongside substantial experience managing month-end close processes, preparing and reviewing management accounts, and overseeing a finance team in a pressured, deadline-driven environment. Strong knowledge of the relevant accounting systems and ERP platforms in use at the client is expected, with SAP, Oracle, Xero, and Sage appearing most frequently depending on the size and type of organisation. The ability to identify and implement improvements to finance processes, manage external auditors, and engage with non-finance stakeholders on financial matters is widely expected at this level.
What is the market like for finance manager contractors?
The Finance Manager contract market is a large, consistently active segment of the finance contracting market, driven by the universal need for operational finance management across organisations of all sectors and sizes. Demand is steady across the year with predictable peaks around year-end and audit periods. The market spans a range of seniority and rate levels, with Finance Manager roles in complex or large organisations commanding day rates that reflect the scope of financial responsibility involved. Qualified finance managers with experience on relevant ERP platforms, particularly SAP and Oracle, consistently find good availability of opportunities across the UK market.
How much do finance manager contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for finance manager roles typically range from £450 to £800 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many finance manager vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 400 finance manager contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to July 2026.